News & Events

NIOSH 582 Equivalency Course Announcement

Health Science Associates' NIOSH 582 equivalency course is listed as an AIHA Registry Programs LLC reviewed NIOSH 582 Equivalent course on the web listing at AIHA Registries. AIHA Registry Programs, LLC has determined that Health Science Associates course meets the requirements detailed in the AIHA Registry Programs NIOSH 582 Equivalency Course Requirements for Listing document and is considered by the AIHA Registry Programs, LLC to be equivalent to the NIOSH 582 course. Classes are scheduled for April 23-26, 2018 and October 22-25, 2018. Seats will fill up fast so contact our office now to register!

Join us in congratulating Jaime Steedman-Lyde.

Jaime was recently appointed to the Analytical Accreditation Board for the American Industrial Hygiene Association Laboratory Accreditation Program (AIHA-LAP). The Analytical Accreditation Board oversees the governance and processes related to the AIHA-LAP, and have authority for AIHA-LAP accreditation decision making. This responsibility includes: approval, denial, suspension or withdrawal of accreditation. Members must vote on proposed revisions to AIHA-LAP, LLC policies. As a former laboratory director of an AIHA accredited laboratory, this position will keep her in touch with her chemist roots.

Joel Berman continues his work on the AIHA Stewardship and Sustainability committee. The Stewardship and Sustainability Committee, established in 1984 as the Product Safety Committee, provides a bridge between AIHA members, and businesses; workers; government; and the community, to meet the health, safety, and environmental needs of present generations without compromising the needs of future generations. Through education, and the development of training, communication, and resource tools, the committee enables the AIHA membership to utilize sustainability and stewardship models to balance the financial, social, and environmental objectives of the organization.

Joel is also the government affairs officer for the Orange County Local Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (OC AIHA) serving as a board member of the California Industrial Hygiene Council (CIHC) on their behalf. The California Industrial Hygiene Council was founded in 1990 to establish a legislative presence in the California State Capitol for the industrial hygiene profession. It is supported by the local sections of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) within California.

More Congratulations:

We would like to congratulate Camilla Westberg, one of our Industrial Hygienists, for passing
her Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) exam.
We also would like to congratulate Devin Berman, Hovaness Dekeyan and
Frank Weitzel for passing their California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Lead
Inspector/Risk Assessor exam. Congratulations!

Ron Collingwood, an REHS on our staff, will be working under our Senior REHS with over 40 years of experience. A REHS works to improve the quality of life and health through environmental education, consultation, and enforcement. Some typical responsibilities include food production safety programs, program compliance review, land use, recreational swimming programs, waste water, onsite sewage disposal, drinking water, housing, vector control, disaster sanitation, and solid waste and hazardous materials management.

We are also excited to announce that Devin Berman, one of our Industrial Hygienists, has passed the Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) exams. With 6 CACs on staff we can be even more flexible responding to our clients needs.

Jaime Steedman-Lyde, CIH has passed her LEED Accredited Professional (AP) exam advancing HSA's understanding of green buildings and LEED credit requirements. This will enhance our work on commissioning teams and testing for Indoor Environmental Quality credits.

Green building and maintenance is the way of the future, focusing on conserving resources and creating a healthier, sustainable environment. A LEED professional credential signifies that one is a leader in the field and an active participant in the green building movement who contributes expertise to the design, construction, operations and maintenance of buildings and neighborhoods that save energy, use fewer resources, reduce pollution, and contribute to healthier environments for their occupants and the community. The LEED GA brings a knowledgeable view of many aspects of the LEED certification process such as the LEED rating system, sustainable solutions, and methodologies used to achieve that valued LEED certification for your building.

HSA sponsored the 7th Annual A/E/C MAKE THE CONNECTION: Cocktails, Conversation, & Charity, July 23rd at the Autodesk Gallery in San Francisco, California.

Make the Connection is an Annual Mixer that brings together professionals from the architectural, construction, engineering, facility management, green building, interior design and marketing communities in Northern California for an evening of conversation and cocktails. Presented by AIA SF, AIA East Bay, SMPS, IFMA, IIDA, RECON, AEBL, Drinks By Design.

Each year the proceeds from the Make the Connection event benefit a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industry. This year, the 2015 beneficiary is the Cypress Mandela Training Center, Inc. Located in Oakland, CA, the Cypress Mandela Training Center offers a free 16-week pre-apprenticeship program for Bay Area men and women over 18 years old. Training is both hands-on and in the classroom, and prepares students for skilled trade jobs that are relevant to today's construction industry. Students have the opportunity to earn college credits from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, or Laney College. In the past two years, over 85% of the graduates were placed in jobs.

January 2014 — Joel I. Berman, Government Affairs Director for the Orange County Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (OCAIHA).

As of January 2014, Joel I. Berman has taken on the role of Government Affairs Director for the Orange County Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (OCAIHA). As the Government Affairs Director, Joel will now also be one of the representatives on the board of the California Industrial Hygiene Council (CIHC). The CIHC was established in 1990 to provide the Industrial Hygiene community with a legislative presence in the State of California. Joel is excited about joining this important board and representing his profession in our state.

July 9, 2012 - IAQA Chapter Workshop

Our Vice President, Joel I. Berman, CAC, CIH, CIAQM will be presenting "Commercial and Residential Odor Investigations - How to plan and implement a successful odor investigation" - at the IAQA Chapter Workshop on July 19th. Follow this link for more information:IAQA Chapter Workshop on July 19th

Dec 2011 - Howard B. Spielman presented with two honors

Howard B. Spielman, our President and Founder, was presented with two honors at the recent CIHC Conference. CIHC presented Howard with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his Outstanding Leadership and Support of the California Industrial Hygiene Council. The California State Senate further honored him with State Senate Resolution 2343 which recognizes Mr. Spielman as a pioneer in the Industrial Hygiene industry.

We invite you to view this event below,
or by following the link provided here: Howard B. Spielman, CIHC 2011

Spring 2011 - Health Science Associates is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.

The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. With a community comprising 78 local affiliates, more than 20,000 member companies and organizations, and more than 140,000 LEED? Professionals?, USGBC? is the driving force of an industry that is projected to contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product from 2009-2013. USGBC leads an unlikely diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students. USGBC is the developer of the LEED green building certification program and the convenor of the Greenbuild? International Conference & Expo.

Press: Health Science Associates (HSA) of Los Alamitos, CA., has sold its Laboratory Division to EMSL Analytical, Inc., doing business as LA Testing, Inc.

Los Alamitos, CA May 20, 2005:

Health Science Associates (HSA) of Los Alamitos, CA., has sold its Laboratory Division to EMSL Analytical, Inc., doing business as LA Testing, Inc. The acquisition includes a complete transfer of all lab equipment, instruments, supplies, lab facilities, accreditations / certifications and key laboratory personnel. HSA was conceived originally to specialize in the industrial hygiene/occupational health field. It continues to provide the highest degree of competence, experience and services available in this field today. However, it quickly became apparent that occupational health and occupational safety were inseparable issues in the workplace and that an integrated approach was essential. Therefore, HSA offers the full scope of occupational health and safety technical, training and advisory services consistent with CAL/OSHA and Federal OSHA requirements.

This business transaction has been both amicable and mutually advantageous to both companies. "We're very excited about this business decision, it will allow Health Science Associates to turn its full attention to providing the full scope of quality industrial hygiene, safety and training services to California's public and private sector as it has done for over 30 years. Our professional staff pride themselves on providing reliable, accurate surveys in the areas of air, water, soil and bulk material testing." says Howard B. Spielman, President of Health Science Associates. "We're ramping up our training services and are working towards creating a Training offering as diverse as our Industrial Hygiene and Safety services."

Health Science Associates staff includes Certified Industrial Hygienists, Registered Professional Engineers, Certified Safety Professionals, Registered Environmental Health Specialists, Registered Environmental Assessors, Certified Asbestos Consultants, and Certified Lead-Related Construction Specialists. Environmental Microbiology Services are led by Joel I. Berman, CIH, CSP, Vice President, who has become an industry leader in this field. Kathy S. Jones, CIH, CAC and Vice President has a 25 year background in Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental consulting and Laboratory Direction. She brings this eminent background to her leadership role at HSA in providing quality services to our clients. Considered to be a pioneer in the Industrial Hygiene industry, HSA's president, Howard B. Spielman, PE, CIH, CSP, REHS, has more than 30 years of experience performing IAQ, health and safety reviews.

The Los Alamitos laboratory, a fully AIHA Accredited laboratory which currently provides IH, Microbiology, Lead, and Asbestos Lab Services is located at across the parking lot from Health Science Associates facility at 10772 Noel Street, Los Alamitos CA 90720 and will continue to serve Health Science Associates? customer base. Health Science Associates will continue to provide quality industrial hygiene, safety and training services from their Los Alamitos and Oakland facilities and all contact information remains the same. For further information or to discuss how Health Science Associates can be of service, please contact us at (714) 220-3922 or visit our website at www.healthscience.com.